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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Sweetly
fragranced, and delicately airy, the graceful peony flower is a breathtaking
and dreamy blossom that calls a quiet attention to itself! Lush foliage filled
plants bursting forth with tightly wound flower buds among softly ruffled
blossoms bring with them a hint of old fashioned romance and delight! Join
Heartfelt Creations as we stroll through beautiful peony filled gardens in the
new Sweet Peony Collection! Pause, linger and refresh your soul as you amble
through a paper collection filled with delightful peony flowers in happy hues
of angelic pinks and dark burgundies, set among a refreshing array of leafy
greens, sky blues, and sunshine yellows! Soft swirls, gorgeous stripes, and
dainty lace like accents come together to create pleasing backdrops for bold
peony blossoms, chipping birds and divine window scenes! Three coordinating
cling stamp set and die combinations bring the luscious peony flower to the
forefront of this gorgeous collection. An assortment of varying sized peony
petals and foliage die cut pieces work together to create dimensional and
dynamic peony blossoms ready to captivate and take center stage on card fronts,
scrapbook layouts and altered art pieces! So, breathe deep, drink in the
sweetness of the peony blossoms, and feel free to linger awhile as we take in
the gentle beauty of the Sweet Peony Collection!

Card size: 7” X 21” open, 5” X 7” closed. Open base and die cut all top panels with Delicate border plain edge then cut decorative paper for each panel and die cut tops to match. Die cut 4 leafy borders from the Delicate Borders out of white and glue to tops. Die cut 2 pockets out of white and add to 2 5 X 7 panels. Stamp and die cut Gate and glue to the 3rd panel from the left. Stamp and die cut blossoms, Lilac blossoms, birds and tags. Color birds sponge color on the blossoms and leaves. Stamp and die cut Peony flowers from Rhubarb Stalk and Rose Coral then place in basic mold, mist and run through die cutting machine. Let dry then glue flowers together piercing a hole in the center of each flower. Add stamen. (do not add a lot of bulk to the inside of card as it has to fold up and close.

Die cut sentiment from Heartfelt Love paper with circle die and add a die cut white mat circle. Glue to inside of first panel on the right.

Sponge glue randomly on paper and glitter with Crystal Clear.

On the back side, add white Sweetheart Border to 3rd panel from the left. The first panel on the left will be what shows when closed so add flowers and dimension mostly to this panel.

Cut out sentiment from Peony paper collection and add small bird and flowers.

Use a magnet to keep closed if desired, (the 2 halves of the magnet are covered by decorative paper, do this step while adding paper to panels).

Thanks for visiting today!!

Robin

Psalm 139:1-4

1 O Lord, you have examined my heart

and know everything about me.

2 You know when I sit down or stand up.

You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.

3 You see me when I travel

and when I rest at home.

You know everything I do.

4 You know what I am going to say

even before I say it, Lord.

This makes me want to open my heart wide before the Lord and allow Him to cut away ANYTHING that does not please Him...because, what will matter at the end? Only those things that bring honor to Him.

Piant paper mache box white on all corners and inside
oval opening. Cut panels from Lush Lilac
decorative paper for each side and the top (to get proper placement of oval
opening on the top panel of paper, place paper on the table good side up, place
tissue box holder upside down on top of paper and draw a line inside oval
opening then take the paper out and die cut opening). Spread good adhesive onto each side, one at a
time, with a paint brush to make sure it is completely covered then place paper
on adhesive and smooth until dry, do this for each panel of paper. Cut border from white linen and cut to fit
making sure to cut each side the same so that the corners match up. Die cut scalloped oval and oval frame out of
white linen for the top of box and glue in place. Sponge randomly with glue on all sides and
top then sprinkle Crystal Clear on all the glue.

Stamp and die cut scroll, blossoms, Lilac flowers and
birds using purple ink for flowers and scroll and blue ink for birds. Color with Copics or sponge color onto die
cuts. The Lilac blossoms were die cut
directly from decorative paper so they are already colored. Place some of the Lilac blossoms onto
blossoms in the paper design. Place
scroll with sentiment on the front side with foam tape and add some Lilac
blossoms. Pick a side with less design
and foam tape birds and Lilac Flower stem to it then add more Lilac blossoms. On the side with the house, add a Rain Boots
& Blossoms Lilac stem and flowers to it with a few Lilac blossoms as well,
(see photos for placement).

Thank you for visiting today, I really appreciate your time.

Robin

Psalm 139:13-16

13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my bodyand knit me together in my mother’s womb.14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.15 You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.16 You saw me before I was born.Every day of my life was recorded in your book.Every moment was laid outbefore a single day had passed.

Have you ever seen that fast motion video of a baby in the womb from conception to birth? It is fascinating! Watching the baby form and heart beat, eyes, ears, little fingers and so cute seeing the baby put his thumb in his little mouth, yes, still in the womb.

Card size: 5 X 7”, fold 5 X 21” Flipfold insert in an
accordion style (mountain, valley, mountain, etc.). Add decorative paper to 3 front sections then
glue all sides together leaving a 5 X 7 folded card at the back (do not glue
tops as these are pockets). Fold and
assemble 4 3/8 X 3 1/8” shadow box.
Place a decorative panel inside (I chose one with birds), stamp, color
and die cut birds from the umbrella handle of the Song of Spring stamp and die
set then foam tape them inside shadow box.
Cover front of shadow box with another decorative panel then with bird
cage cut from white and decorate with pearls.
Cut 2 white Window Box Elements and glue to first and second pockets all
the way to the right then glue shadow box to card on the left.

Make 2 tags from two different paper panels in the paper
pack and using Wisteria or Grape Jelly, stamp them with some encouraging
scripture. Punch holes, re-enforce with
re-enforcer die from Luggage and Tags and add ribbon. Stamp, color and die cut blossoms using
Wisteria or Grape Jelly ink and Lulu Lavender ink to color. Add the blossoms to bottom right side to
decorate and then add Prills to fill.

Thanks for visiting today!Robin

Matthew 22:37-39 (NKJV)

37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’38 This is the first and great commandment.39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Loving your neighbor as yourself is not always easy but can you imagine if everyone followed Jesus example...wow, what a wonderful world this would be. Well, not everyone does but, let it begin with me.

Another thing to think about regarding this verse and others like it...your own family, husband, kids, in laws...do we practice this with them too? Sometimes the people we are closest to we do not treat as the brother or sister in Christ like we should, or like we would treat... our friends at church...are we REALLY living like Christ or just acting like it when we are with other followers of Christ? Practice your love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, self-control, gentleness, patience and faithfulness at home first!

Card size: 6 X 6” Using the circles in each page as a
template, cut 2 pieces of decorative paper for each page with the appropriate
sized circle opening. Glue tunnel book
together and glue each panel to the front and back matching circle
openings. Make a white circle frame for
each page, each side of the page.
Starting at the front, glue Decorative Medallion (die cut from white)
onto the top lavender frame (it fits perfectly) and add a string of pearls to
the top edge of die. Decorate bottom
with a stamped, die cut and colored umbrella and blossoms (stamped in black)
plus extra blossoms (stamped with Grape Jelly Memento). Next page is decorated with large Lush Lilac
and butterflies (stamped n black) along with extra blossoms (stamped in Grape
Jelly). The back of page 2 is decorated with white fence and Delicate Border
die cut, the scroll and Woodsy Critter birds.
Page 3 is decorated with long and short Lilac Sprays and white
fence. The back of page 3 is decorated
with 2 small tags. Page 4 is decorated
with 2 small lilac branch clusters and the Lush Lilac and Umbrella spray
(stamped in black) and extra blossoms stamped with Grape Jelly, I used the
carnation in place of the other flower in that spray. The back of page 4 is decorated with blossoms
from Rain Boots and Blossoms and a large butterfly. Page 5 is decorated with another white
Decorative Medallion and pearls plus a large and small Lilac spray with extra
blossoms at the bottom right.

Sponge glue randomly on paper where flowers are on each
page front and back and glitter as you go.
Sponge glue on all blossoms and glitter then add a gold Prill to each
blossom center. Add purple rhinestones
to butterfly heads on purple butterflies.
Edge both Decorative Medallion dies with pearls. Add dyed ribbon to tags.

Thanks for visiting today!!

Robin

Romans 8:35, 37New Living Translation (NLT)

35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.

Nothing can take us from God's hand no matter what we go through. He is with us, seeing us through and working on our behalf. He may not take us out of a situation but He provides a way through it (sometimes we make our own situation, don't we?) He doesn't always take us out of it because we must learn something and we come out the other side shining like gold. Sometimes the lesson is just to learn to lean on Him for our everything!

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

The
elegant, and well known lilac blossom takes center stage early in the spring season
and is one of the first flowers to usher in the season of new beginnings!
Enchanting clusters of tiny blossoms come together to create quaint floral
displays with amazing color and a sweet-smelling fragrance that brings with it
a feeling of gentility and old world charm! Join us in celebrating a perennial
favorite…Introducing the Lush Lilac Collection by Heartfelt Creations! Venture
out for a springtime stroll through a dreamy, garden themed paper collection
filled with soft hues of luscious lavenders, deep purples, sky blues and pastel
pinks accented with dreamy and romantic illustrations of cozy cottages, lilac
filled parasols and lovely lilac filled garden settings! Softly scrolling
swirls, vintage script and lace like details bring an old fashioned charm to
this soft and innocent assembling of decorative papers, while three graceful
cling stamp sets along with coordinating dies boast lush lilac sprays, a
fetching lilac laden scroll, several endearing sentiments, as well as a winsome
lilac filled parasol perfect for paper craft creations celebrating a multitude
of occasions! A wonderful mix of lilac buds and blossom petal illustrations
lend themselves beautifully to creating realistic and dimensional lilac
blossoms when paired with the coordinating die and will bring a gentle touch of
spring to all of your garden creations! So come along with us as we celebrate new
beginnings and springtime beauty with the new Lush Lilac Collection!

Card size: 4 ¼” X 6 1/4”, Sponge Pretty Petunia ink on
edges of foldout card. Cut back panel top to a curve. Cut decorative paper to fit each panel inside
and out, cut an extra panel for the back to make a pocket. Cut 2 pockets from lavender card stock using
the Fleur Borders and Pockets. Cut one
sheet of blossoms, the scroll and the long Sweet Lilac spray from decorative
paper. Stamp color and die cut 1 short
Lilac spray from Lush Lilac. Cut out 2
small tags, 1 large tag, 1 ticket and 1 oval tiny tag from decorative paper to
match your decorative paper panels. Cut
4 tag hole re-enforcers from lavender card stock (using the Luggage and tags
Die). Cut 4 lavender borders with the
Fleur Border Basics to match curves on panel tops. Cut the extra back panel into a pocket using
the Fleur Border Basics at about ½ the size and at an angle. Use the Lilac Shaping Mold to shape all your
blossoms.

Glue each piece of decorative paper to the correct panel
and then glue the borders on top. Glue
the pockets on by using glue only on the two sides that make a corner. Starting with the front, decorate each
panel. Use the cut out scroll stamped
with “for My Friend” on the front (I used it right over the scroll which was
there). Pop it up with foam tape. Add
shaped blossoms to the front then glue a single gold Prill to each center. Sponge glue onto blossoms and randomly on
paper then glitter with Crystal Clear.
The next panel has a pocket, add small tag, glitter and rhinestones.
Next is the house panel, add the small spray at top right, extra blossoms and
glitter. Add large spray to back of 3rd
panel (you can see it from the front when the card is closed), glue on extra
blossoms and glitter. On the inside of 3rd
panel is another pocket, add another small tag, rhinestones and glitter. For the back (4th panel), decorate
the decorative paper and pocket with blossoms, glitter and rhinestones then
make the large tag by adding the ticket “Birthday Wishes” and tiny oval tag
“With Love” to the front with a few blossoms at the top and glitter of course!

These classic foldout cards always look good! You can decorate any way you like it and your friends will all love it!! Whoever is lucky enough to receive one will be thrilled!
Thanks for visiting today!Robin

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NKJV)

The Greatest Gift

13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned,[a]but have not love, it profits me nothing.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Cut the Octagon then measure how long it is from one flat side to the other and cut you bottom about 1/8" longer to make up for score lines.

score every 2" (or however long each side of the octagon is that you cut).

Make your bottom wide enough to make a score on each long side about 1/4" in from the edges (these will be the tabs to glue to the front and back). Cut on each score line up to the 1/4" score line that you made.

Glue the tabs to the inside from one side to the other following the octagon line,

Project size: 3 ¾” X 4 ½” X 2 ½” Gift basket. Cut two of the largest size Octagons and a
strip of card stock 3 ¼” X 7 ½” from white heavy card stock. Score the white strip every 1 ½” along the
long side. Turn to short side and score
at 3/8” on both sides. Cut along 1 ½”
score lines on both sides only just to the 3/8” score line and then cut each
little flap at each end to make a V type flap (V with a flat bottom) You will
need them cut like this to go around the corners of the octagons. Fold along each score line and fold flaps
inward to glue to inside of octagons then set aside until both octagon tops are
decorated.

Cut a straight edge octagon about 1/8” smaller all the
way around than your white, from decorative paper then cut another piece of
coordinating decorative paper with the scallop edge octagon and glue to white
octagons. Stamp, die cut and color
images and shape slightly then adhere with foam tape and glue to both sides of
basket. Attach bird with a strip of
acetate. Decorate the bottom scored
strip to coordinate with basket front and back.

Glue bottom strip to basket front and back using tabs
that you made on each side of 7 ½” strip and let dry thoroughly. Glue Festive Holiday Die cuts to inside and
outside of both sides at the top.

Attach ribbon to make a handle by punching holes on each
end and threading ribbon through then tying a knot on each end (on the inside
of box). Fill with Opalescent grass and
candies or some other small gift.

Thank you for visiting today and may God bless you!Robin

Galations 5:19-23

19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures,20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience,kindness, goodness, faithfulness,23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

You always think of a sinful nature as being a murderer, thief, liar, but look at that list...quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, envy? wow, makes you think and makes you do a little self examination doesn't it?? Let's see, do I envy, well yes, sometimes...hmmm do quarrel? I guess I should be more careful when I am tempted to judge someone else's perceived sin, eh?
I think I better concentrate more on the fruit of the spirit like love, kindness, goodness, gentleness etc...Yup, that is where my heart and head should be and I will keep my eyes on Jesus my Lord, He showed us while on earth and He continues to teach us now, if we let Him.